About this Event
$10//21+
WILL ORCHARD
There is something deeply cathartic about isolation. Set alone on tour, driving through the foliage of upstate NY, Will Orchard’s sophomore record, I Reached My Hand Out, gently and bitterly explores that catharsis with the opening line, “I hate talking on the phone for too long”. Will began exploring his artistry in 2015, with the start of a project called LittleBoyBigHeadOnBike. After several years of unstoppable prolificacy and the quiet bandcamp release of 100 mostly home recorded albums, Will released his first record under his own name titled Old Friends on the Mountain. Another homespun release, Old Friends celebrated intimate minimalism and song craft that was vulnerable and delicate. Often combining acoustic instrumentation and electronic sounds, the record crafted a concise narrative from the many ideas that made LittleBoyBigHeadOnBike what it was. Seeking now to both honor and shatter his past work, Will Orchard emerges with a record that takes a hard look at the pain that comes from imperfection. I Reached My Hand Out documents the process of walking away from shame, learning to criticize yourself and the world with empathy, and then walking right back again. Produced by San Fermin’s Allen Tate in Brooklyn, NY, the record highlights bolder instrumentalism, featuring the talents of live band members such as Jess Kerber, Miles Burger, and James Goodwin. Partially recorded as a full band, the record highlights Will’s sense of trust - given much more freely than in any other past work. Combining folk sensibilities with indie rock and dream-pop, the record surreally combines brash declarations with disjointed rants and nuanced confessions. I Reached My Hand Out is out now via Better Company Records.
Beginning Monday, August 9
Empty Bottle will require all staff, patrons, and performers to provide :
Proof of full vaccination
OR
A negative COVID-19 test performed within the previous 72 hours prior to entry.
Hard copies, photocopies, or digital photos of the above are acceptable.
Masks will be worn by staff at all times and will be required of all attendees when not eating or drinking — regardless of vaccination status.
We’re applying these requirements to all shows through Oct 31, 2021 and will update the policy as needed or as new guidance requires.
This is a very difficult time for everyone to navigate and we understand that you may be frustrated. We are as well. Please bear with us as we try to keep our staff, artists, patrons, and the City of Chicago safe -- as best we can. Remember that we are all going through this together as a community, and we can beat this if we work together as a community.
RESOURCES
vaccines.gov
dph.illinois.gov/testing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Empty Bottle, 1035 North Western Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 10.00